Free YouTube Video
Downloader

Download public YouTube videos in MP4. Paste a YouTube link below — no login or software required.

Supported Platforms

Downloading a public YouTube video or Short is incredibly fast and simple.

Open the video on YouTube, click Share, and select Copy Link.

Drop the link into the field and hit Fetch video.

Preview it, then download the MP4 straight to your device.

ReelsDownloader is optimized as a YouTube Video Downloader, allowing you to fetch MP4 files from public YouTube URLs.

✅ Standard Videos: Long-form content from youtube.com or youtu.be.
✅ YouTube Shorts: Vertical short-form videos.
❌ Private Videos: We cannot access or download restricted or private content.
❌ Age-Restricted: Videos that require login to verify age are not supported.

Works on public YouTube videos only. Only download content you have the right to use — respect creators' rights.

Can I download YouTube Shorts with this tool?

Yes. You can paste a link to a standard YouTube video or a YouTube Short, and we will fetch the MP4 file for you.

Is it free to download YouTube videos?

Yes, completely free.

Why is my YouTube link not working?

Ensure the video is public and not age-restricted. If it requires a Google account login to view, our tool cannot access it.

Do I need to install a browser extension?

No. ReelsDownloader works directly in your browser without requiring you to install any untrusted browser extensions or desktop software.